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    VRO conversion ???

    My friend wants me to eliminate the VRO oil injection system on a 1987 Johnson 50 hp that he just purchased, no manual at this time.<br />I know we have to plug off the oil injection fitting on the engine do I need a particular alloy? what size and type plug should I use, also do I need any...
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    Counsel to Tiller Help?

    Counsel to Tiller Help? Can I convert my 1987 50hp Johnson counsel steering to tiller steering?<br /><br />If so what will this entail?<br /><br />Thanks Pier.
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    Got me a Johnny.....

    I'm real exited... :D <br /><br />Picked up a 1964 75 HP Johnson Electramatic, T+T,electric start, console steering.<br />With what looks like maybe a 1970 alumacraft Queen Mary 18 foot closed bow boat attached to it. :D <br /><br />Anyway the guy told me it will get great gas mileage at...
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    Sick Yamaha F115

    2001 115 Four Stroke seems short on power, runs smooth until about 3900 then sounds almost like the rev limiter is trying to kick in, when cool isn't as bad but still gutless. Runs at 4500 to 5500 sometimes. New plugs, gas and fuel filter, ran Yamaha ring free and it helped over what it sounded...
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    Can I use this for Lower Unit oil?

    I just purchased what I thought was lower unit lube. When I look at it more closely it doesn't specifically state is is for lower unit or marine use. It is Pennzoil gearplus SAE 80W-90 GL-5 multi-purpose gear lubricant. Does anyone know if this will be okay to use, or if I'm better off buying a...
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    Tech Help.or anyone Married..

    Dear Tech Support,<br /><br />Last year I upgraded from Girlfriend 7.0 to Wife 1.0.<br />I soon noticed that the new program began unexpected child processing that took up a lot of space and valuable resources. In addition, Wife 1.0 installed itself into all other programs and now monitors all...
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    Future use/sale of 2 strokes?

    For the past few years I've been hearing that 2-stroke outboards either won't be manufactured or that there is a law banning the manufacture of 2-strokes in 2006.And yet I see that Yamaha and Evenrude are still making them. <br />As a commercial user of outboards can I still use and rent...
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    Frustrated.....pulling prop shaft.

    I noticed that my prop shaft has a slight bend in it and after doing some research found that it is bad too run that way.<br />Well I need a special tool to remove the bearing carrier assembly in order to remove the shaft.<br />Anyone know where I can find one of these tools? It is for a Merc...
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    Johnson 115hp 4 stroke..oil filter or not???

    I just finished breaking in my new motor and went to change the oil. I can't find the filter???? I looked in the manual and there is no mention of a oil filter anywhere.
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    Sea King 6hp what year?

    It is a sea king, 6hp, brown.<br />Mod: VWB 52106A<br />SER:67X 20664 <br /><br />Does any one have any info or site I could find the year of this motor I am thinking early 70's.
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    Questions on Big Mercury's.

    I would like to know the difference between the Opti's, XB's,XS's, racing X, etc. Especially the 250 XS. Have seen some 21 footers with the 250XS on them and seem to really fly yet be reliable. Most 21 footers are rated for 250's yet most seem to run 225's and yes some do have a 250 yami or...
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    Is this a real Yammy problem?

    I was just wondering if anyone out there has heard off or knows anyone who has heard of problems with 1999 Yamaha Vmax's.It's a 150 and I talked to one guy who said they have ignition problems. Anyone have any experience or thoghts on this?? <br /><br />I really like the motor and the price...
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    Who REALLY makes 4 strokes again.

    I am sorry i have searched for this info and can not find it I know there is good thread on this some where.<br /><br />As far as I know there is what 3 companys that make 4 strokes 115 hp and up, and some of the companys just put there cowls and graphics on.<br /><br />I beleive Merc has used...
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    98 Merc 25hp thermostat in or out?

    New question? <br />Thanks for the help on the pump cwilt.<br /><br />I recently purchased a used 98 Merc with electric start and when first trying it out noticed first it pee real good and then it would spit. Then it would pee again and start spitting. <br /><br />After replacing the water pump...
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    American Toyota..Junk or not.

    Just wondering your guy's opinion on American made Toyota's if they are any good or not and if the American built Toyota's are junk if so how do they sell so many and can I really order a foreign one.<br /><br />Here is some more thoughts on the issue there a ways down in this post. :)...
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    Prop Question - 20' Lund Fisherman/Yamaha F200

    Looking for some help with prop selection. I have an '04 20' Fisherman with the 200HP 4-stroke Yamaha. It appears to have the stock aluminum prop @ 14.25 x 19. The boat has rather poor top end in my mind and cavitates like crazy if it is trimmed anywhere over 1/2 on the gauge or you make a turn...
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    E Tec commercial.

    Does anybody have the link to the funny E-Tec commercial w/the Pink Thong dude and Evinrude.<br /><br />I thought it was here somwhere but I can't find it.<br />Thanks in advance.
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    Lund boat light confusion

    1. I have a 2000 Lund pro-v I have a set of 4 dummy lights incased in a round 3” circle.<br />I must be and idiot because I can figure out three of them but the one on the bottom<br />looks like a canister with a plug? Is that supposed to be the injection oil level?<br />If so is that reading...
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    Lund boat light confusion

    1. I have a 2000 Lund pro-v I have a set of 4 dummy lights incased in a round 3” circle.<br />I must be and idiot because I can figure out three of them but the one on the bottom<br />looks like a canister with a plug? Is that supposed to be the injection oil level?<br />If so is that reading...
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